Although it can seem like it at times, not everyone wants an It Bag, or even a bag that’s easily identifiable by brand. Even if you do love a conspicuous bag, you might not want to carry one for every occasion–maybe your boss or sister-in-law is the judgmental type, or maybe you work in an extremely conservative office. Or, you know, maybe you just like variety. People keep saying it’s the “spice of life,” whatever that’s about. Either way: we’ve found some bags that might appeal to you.
We scoured our favorite brands and retailers for bags that are riding just a bit under the radar this spring, starting at under $300. Some of these pieces come from smaller brands, while others are just slept-on bags from designers we all know or love. Either way, if you’re looking for a bag all your friends haven’t seen a hundred times already, you might just find it below.
3.1 Phillip Lim Alix Shoulder Bag
$895 via farfetch.com
APC Sac Soho Bag
$500 via Net-a-Porter
Bally Sommet Tote
$1,795 via farfetch.com
Byredo Ravi Backpack
$2,950 via Barneys
Carven Mahler Crossbody Bag
$397 via farfetch.com
Coach Mini Turnlock Rucksack
$295 via Coach
DESA 1972 Crossbody Tote
$527 via farfetch.com
Eddie Borgo Boyd Vanity Bag
$890 via farfetch.com
Fontana Milano Busy Lady Messenger Bag
$2,410 via Barneys
Golden Goose Deluxe Brand Equipage Tote
$1,360 via farfetch.com
Loewe Hammock Bag
$2,450 via Bergdorf Goodman
Longchamp Medium Honore 404 Tote
$595 via Nordstrom
Mackage Zed Shoulder Bag
$295 via SSENSE
Maison Margiela Eyelet Bag
$1,595 via Shopbop
Marni City Pod Bag
$2,260 via Net-a-Porter
MCM Milla Bucket Bag
$890 via Neiman Marcus
Mulberry Kite Bag
$1,204 via farfetch.com
Prada New Chain Saffiano Shoulder Bag
$1,860 via Bergdorf Goodman
Proenza Schouler Medium Tote
$1,290 via Proenza Schouler
Smythson Mini Grosvenor Crossbody Bag
$1,234 via farfetch.com
Sophie Hulme Claremont Messenger Bag
$825 via Neiman Marcus
Tory Burch Laser Cut Bucket Tote
$895 via Neiman Marcus
Valextra Twist Shoulder Bag
$2,725 via Barneys
I love under the radar luxe bags. My current favorite brands are Akris, Rick Owens and Steve Mono.
Oy vey some of these prices.
The colour on that Fontana Milano is TDF.
Isn’t it?? I just wish that color was available with a bigger bag. FWIW, another beautiful under-the-radar bag is the Agnona Cara bag. It’s beautifully made, available in a good range of colors, and is perfect for work. The bag has been around for roughly two years and I see women in Italy carrying it (I also think it influenced the Prada Inside bag design, although IMO, Agnona handled the concept in a better way). http://www.agnona.com/en/cara-bag
Right?? I love magenta-purples like that so much, and that one is so vivid.
The colour is called Azalea. *Swooning*
LOL@Tory Burch priced at $895.00
Love the Fontana Milano Messenger. That one I will own someday!!
Am I the only one who read “We scoured our favorite brands and retailers for bags that are riding just a bit under the radar this spring, starting at under $300.” at the beginning of paragraph #2 and actually expected bags UNDER $300 for a change? Perhaps it was a typo and the writer meant under $3000! Just asking.
STARTING at under $300.
That Eddie Borgo is TDF. I’m in love with that Golden Goose bag as well. I live for their sneakers too.
Some fun options in here. I really like the eyelet bucket bag.
Is it just me alone that every time I saw a celebrity carrying a under-the-radar but incredibly beautiful bag I assume that particular celebrity must have had read the post on this site like I did, otherwise she would not make such a great choice.
and this picture below is some South Korean star carried the exact A.P.C bag recommended by Amanda last month right after this post happened